Planning

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 11:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cherwell District Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Eye Care Voucher Scheme", which falls under the services category. The initiative aims to establish a voucher scheme for employees to subsidise eye tests and glasses, particularly for screen use. This procurement process is open for engagement until 30th June 2025, as mentioned in the preliminary market engagement notice. The proposed scheme must be available for use across multiple providers, with an expected contract commencement on 1st August 2025, lasting until 31st July 2026. The operation is based in the United Kingdom, and the current annual spend is approximately £4,000.

The Eye Care Voucher Scheme presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly in eye care products and corrective lenses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly suitable to bid for this contract due to its design to support diverse suppliers. The contract allows for innovation in creating flexible eye care solutions for employees, thus potentially increasing market reach and service offerings. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing, widespread provider acceptance, and added value proposals will find excellent prospects for growth and market penetration through this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Notice Description

Eye Care Voucher Scheme - Expression of Interest for the Provision of Eye Care Vouchers for Employees We are currently exploring the cost of having an eye care voucher scheme for employees to use towards eye tests and glasses for VDU use. We are looking for a scheme that offers vouchers that can be used at multiple providers if possible. Our current spend is around PS4k per annum. Please can you confirm the cost of this service for a 2 year contract with the option to extend.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94626&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030909-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Wain
Contact Email
christopher.wain@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12952211592

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX15 4AA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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